Nikon Coolpix S50

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews of Nikon Coolpix S50. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the image quality and screen are overall positive. The usability and size also get good opinions, but there are some less positive opinions about the flash and durability.

portability, size, usability, screen, image quality

performance, battery, lens, durability, flash

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix S50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix S50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and design. The portability and screen are also mentioned favorably.

usability, screen, portability, design, battery

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Head to Head Review: Nikon Coolpix S50 and Coolpix S500

Comparing the Nikon S50 ($299.99, street) to the Nikon S500 ($259.99, street), you'd expect the S500 to be the much better camera. It only makes sense, right? I had to wonder too, since the names are so similar, would people mistake one for the other...

Nikon Coolpix S50 Review and Prices

At first glance, Nikon's Coolpix S50 looks like the perfect ultra-compact digital camera. It has a stylish, thin metal camera body and a large liquid crystal display (LCD). Unfortunately, if you dig a little deeper, the Coolpix S50's performance levels...

Stylish model, very good image quality, good value, large and bright LCD, easy-to-use camera

Response times should be much better, camera can be difficult to hold, no optical viewfinder, battery life is below average

So-so battery life ; Below average speed of operation ; High ISO mode is really a last resort if you can't get the shot another way

This new member of Nikon's Coolpix "Style" series features a 7.2 megapixel sensor and 3x Nikon optical zoom lens that provides a 35mm film equivalent focal length range of 38 to 114mm. Nikon has also packaged in 15 scene options, optical Vibration...

nice little camera with lots of great features

love the compact size and 3" LCD screen! The other features of the camera are very handy when shooting different types of scenes ; I have used the nighttime mode and experimented with the other modes as well and have found them to be very useful. The...

have to watch for fingers in the viewfinder ; the lens is too close to the top and side making it easy for your finger to get in the way. The battery life is too short if you are the type of person who likes to take a LOT of pictures. I would suggest...